I Made it in San Diego

Voice of San Diego
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I Made it in San Diego Podcast

There’s a personal story behind every business. Some succeed. Some fail. Many do both. I Made it In San Diego will introduce listeners to the stories behind the city’s small and well-known businesses, and the people who made them what they are today. It’ll delve into the triumphs, tough times and lessons learned along the way – as well as stories unique to San Diego’s technology and border economy.

  1. The Making of a Local Music Legend

    04/17/2018

    The Making of a Local Music Legend

    If you listen to local music, then you’ve heard of .   Mays is the cofounder and co-owner of San Diego’s mythic music venue .   On this episode of "I Made it in San Diego," Voice of San Diego's podcast about local businesses and the...

    48 min
  2. When Running a Hotel Isn't Enough

    03/16/2018

    When Running a Hotel Isn't Enough

    Entertainment and hospitality is one of the top 10 industries in San Diego. Because hotels play such a big role in our region, their owners have some political power. In a new episode of , a VOSD podcast about the people behind the...

    38 min
  3. How Redhorse Became One of the Fastest Growing Companies in the Country

    03/08/2018

    How Redhorse Became One of the Fastest Growing Companies in the Country

    Last year, $9.4 billion flowed to defense contractors in San Diego. At the helm of one of those local private firms getting some of those military dollars is David Inmon, the CEO of Redhorse Corporation. In a new episode of , a...

    25 min
  4. Creating a Future Through Music

    02/16/2018

    Creating a Future Through Music

    For music engineer Justin Watson, music has always been a part of him. Growing up in Detroit was tough. He lived near the stretch of highway known as the 8 Mile Road, in a neighborhood where everyone and everything was about work. Watson, who goes by...

    1h 1m
  5. A Place Maker Builds a Business

    02/08/2018

    A Place Maker Builds a Business

    Ilisa Goldman thinks it should be easy for a group of neighbors to spruce up a vacant, city-owned lot with seating, shade, art and other simple amenities. Instead, they often end up having to claw through a series of bureaucratic barriers and many...

    46 min
  6. Moving Doesn't Have to Be Terrible

    01/17/2018

    Moving Doesn't Have to Be Terrible

    Moving sucks. Mike Glanz went all in on that basic premise and ended up running an online moving business in Oceanside that now pulls in about $8 million in annual gross revenue. A decade ago, most people were either renting their own trucks or hiring...

    39 min
  7. A Grueling Game of Farmers Market Musical Chairs

    01/10/2018

    A Grueling Game of Farmers Market Musical Chairs

    Brian Beevers is the in Clairemont, Serra Mesa and at Horton Plaza. He's also got a farmers market-inspired shop called in North Park that sells goods made by San Diegans. Becoming one of the region's biggest purveyors of local products, though,...

    14 min
  8. Chasing the Lucha Libre Dream

    12/13/2017

    Chasing the Lucha Libre Dream

    When Josue "Josh" Anival Salcido entered his first professional wrestling ring in 2009, it was as a last-minute fill-in for a few performers who didn't show up. His twin brother Jaime Salcido was by his side, and they tag-teamed in a Lucha Libre...

    40 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.8
out of 5
9 Ratings

About

There’s a personal story behind every business. Some succeed. Some fail. Many do both. I Made it In San Diego will introduce listeners to the stories behind the city’s small and well-known businesses, and the people who made them what they are today. It’ll delve into the triumphs, tough times and lessons learned along the way – as well as stories unique to San Diego’s technology and border economy.

Information

  • Creator
    Voice of San Diego
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2018
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Voice of San Diego
  • Show Website
    I Made it in San Diego

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